andnosyd Posted January 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just wondering what people actually use the kitchen for? Looking forward to our first PS as we've pretty much only been in SC's before, but the kitchen seems a bit of a waste of space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2014 If you wish to invite guests for dinner, a steward will serve you each course from the kitchen. There is a microwave so he could warm something that needed it. Think of it as a 'butler's pantry'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnosyd Posted January 15, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ah, that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted January 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2014 You have a commercial size refrigerator, its wonderful. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 15, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I use the refrigerator -- a regular one -- a lot. I keep our Vodka in there and the ice bucket to keep the ice longer. There is also a coffee pot in there. On one ship there were 3 blenders in there. Also the life jackets are stored in the top cabinets in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandRanda Posted January 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2014 There is a coffee pot and coffee grounds. Just remember that the microwave is a commercial type microwave. It only takes a few seconds to reheat a cup of coffee. If you heat it for 30 seconds---it will be gone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2014 all the dishes and silverware are there as well, so if you are entertaining you have lots of plates and stuff if needed :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2014 On our recent Nieuw Amsterdam cruises, lots of cups and saucers and spoons. Only a couple of butter plates, 1 knife and 1 fork. What is in the pantry varies by ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandRanda Posted January 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Post finally came through. This was a duplicate. Edited January 15, 2014 by BobandRanda Duplicate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted January 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Pantry PS VOLENDAM. Only problem is you cannot HAL china in microwave as the 'gold' on the edge. Just remember to ask steward to keep a supply of milk in the fridge. The steward has key to access to the pantry to bring food etc to set up in the dining room. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted January 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2014 There is a coffee pot and coffee grounds. Just remember that the microwave is a commercial type microwave. It only takes a few seconds to reheat a cup of coffee. If you heat it for 30 seconds---it will be gone!!! You got that right! I learned the hard way how powerful it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted January 15, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think it sort of interesting that the PH kitchen has all the heating appliances that are considered fire hazards in other cabins: toaster, coffee pot, microwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think it sort of interesting that the PH kitchen has all the heating appliances that are considered fire hazards in other cabins: toaster, coffee pot, microwave. I think the difference is they are safety approved quality and installation by ship's electricians. If guests bring their own, who knows in what condition cords etc would be. And also very pertinent is the cabin is wired to be able to handle the load. All of our cabins could not safely support use by all of us of our own coffee pots etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just in case someone does some searches and uses this thread to read about the kitchens - the Prinsendam does not have the big commercial fridge nor a big pantry/kitchen. It does have a nice bar area and microwave & coffee maker along with the dishes, etc, but the fridge is the standard one you will find in the other rooms on the ship. It's well laid out and actually a useful area because of the bar counter but it certainly is not like the PS in the fleet as far as the kitchen goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 15, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think it sort of interesting that the PH kitchen has all the heating appliances that are considered fire hazards in other cabins: toaster, coffee pot, microwave. Nieuw Amsterdam pantry The ice box had a small problem -- block of ice that forced the door to remain open until maintenance came to fix it (same thing happened on the Westerdam years ago). It was loaded with tons of soda, beers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 15, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Glacier in the Freezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 15, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think the difference is they are safety approved quality and installation by ship's electricians. If guests bring their own, who knows in what condition cords etc would be. And also very pertinent is the cabin is wired to be able to handle the load. All of our cabins could not safely support use by all of us of our own coffee pots etc Very true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted January 15, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It truly is a butlers pantry but fabulous for entertaining and the fridge is an incredible size! Enjoy the PS!!! We certainly did:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted January 15, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 15, 2014 We enjoy the fridge as well, but the kitchen really comes in handy when entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted January 15, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 15, 2014 KK: Love the glacier in the freezer! It can be quite easy to overload electrical heat-producing appliances. I am sure the cabin stewards have some responsibility to ensure that all appliances are off. No doubt HAL has commercial breakers and a lot of heat detectors in these kitchens. Fire just isn't something I want to deal with on a cruiseship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holacanada Posted January 15, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hello ! You must have a lot of «friends» and/or a big family to «entertain» these large spaces. :eek: Did someone in CC could tell me if they had heard about a one person (solo cruiser) PS guest ? Curious about that..! :confused: Holacanada from Quebec City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted January 15, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) One person in the PH... sure, done it a few times. Edited January 15, 2014 by Topsham spl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWhere Posted January 16, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 16, 2014 :) Hello ! You must have a lot of «friends» and/or a big family to «entertain» these large spaces. :eek: Did someone in CC could tell me if they had heard about a one person (solo cruiser) PS guest ? Curious about that..! :confused: Holacanada from Quebec City Just an FYI my DH and I just did 18 days in the PS and never entertained once. We certainly enjoyed all the space:) Would we do it again? Good question? We more than enjoy the space in our Neptune Suites which are certainly large enough for two and also to entertain JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted January 16, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 16, 2014 If you're having guests for dinner or dinner served in the PS, the steward has a place to prepare the dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted January 16, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hello ! You must have a lot of «friends» and/or a big family to «entertain» these large spaces. :eek: Did someone in CC could tell me if they had heard about a one person (solo cruiser) PS guest ? Curious about that..! :confused: Holacanada from Quebec City I did it. It's truly way too much room for one. I got a good upsell and i will likely never have the opportunity to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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